Spurs assign Joseph to Toros

The Spurs have assigned rookie guard Cory Joseph to the Austin Toros in the NBA’s Developmental League for the second time this season.

Joseph, the Spurs’ No. 1 pick in last summer’s draft, has seen limited playing time this season. And with the return of T.J. Ford from the injured list, Joseph should get a better chance at development with the Toros than sitting on the bench with the Spurs.

Joseph, a 6-3 guard, has seen action in 25 games for the Spurs this season, averaging 1.8 points and 1.2 assists in 8.0 minutes.

He was assigned to the Toros earlier this year from Jan. 4-11 and saw action in four games, averaging 11.3 points, 3.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 31.8 minutes.

The Spurs selected Joseph out of the University of Texas with the 29th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. In his only season with the Longhorns he was named to the Big 12 All-Rookie Team and earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.

Joseph will play for the Toros tonight when they visit the Texas Legends.